I am going to be posting an in depth analysis later in the day, where we succeeded, where we failed, wins and disappointments, and a possible strategy going forward.
Another midterm “shellacking” on a low turnout day.
Definite rejection of Obama “policies that were on the ballot” rather than broad embrace of the party running without any agenda or action plan.
Better than could have been expected (based on some polls) but worse than could have been hoped (NH and VA were definitely winnable but got away) and so many “reliably conservative” (presidential) states had Democrats in competitive races that should not have even be in the picture.
Definitely no “positive mandate” (Republicans didn’t run on one) but plenty of “negative mandate” to oppose Obama on every policy issue, specifically including immigration.
Hopefully even the dumber, the dumberer and the dumbest in the Stupid Party understand that.
Ping me when you do, I'd like to see your analysis...
The GOPe won on the basis of “We suck less than 0bama.”
There was no positive program for which Americans voted.
Therefore, any action the GOPe takes will be properly met with: “We didn’t know you were going to do THAT when we elected you!”
Alternatively, they could have had a five point conservative plan. Not having a positive conservative plan that voters approved is:
THE BIGGEST MISSED POLITICAL OPPORTUNITY IN MY LIFETIME.
Send Jim some money. I didn’t see you on the Monthly Donor List, the Dollar a Day Club, or the 300 Club, but I’m sure that you are just keeping your donations private. Pony up some more so that we can advance the conservative cause.
Please add me to your ping list for your analysis.